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The Vale: Shadow of the Crown
A sightless warrior's world is that of intimate detail: an enemy's rasping breath, a foot shifting on swampy ground, the crack of steel on leather. The Vale is an audio-based action adventure game that sets out to breathe new life into medieval combat.
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Reviews
24 reviews found100
LEVEL (Czech Republic)
Feb 17, 2022
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RPG Fan
Aug 31, 2021
This is a title that not only allows people sometimes unable to experience gaming a chance to do so, but it also provides an incredibly unique immersion experience and a different perspective to sighted gamers. A solid, engaging RPG lies at the heart of The Vale: Shadow of the Crown, one that proves to be a truly insightful experience for those who can play it.
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PSX Brasil
Mar 15, 2024
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TheXboxHub
Aug 25, 2021
The Vale: Shadow of the Crown is utterly unique but it’s one of those games you just have to take a chance on. If I had one criticism it is that there are maybe too many fighting sections and not enough in terms of exploration. But overall this is a brilliant experience and something that any player will remember for a long time to come.
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Paste Magazine
Aug 23, 2021
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Movies Games and Tech
Apr 14, 2025
What’s perhaps most impressive is how inclusive the game is without being preachy about it. The Vale was built from the ground up to be accessible to blind and low-vision players, but the experience it delivers is powerful for everyone. It demonstrates that great gameplay doesn’t need to rely on visuals—it just needs immersion, purpose, and heart.
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Chalgyr's Game Room
Sep 3, 2021
Overall, I can’t recommend Falling Squirrel Inc.’s The Vale: Shadow of the Crown enough. It’s more than just a video game, it’s an experience that blends in a real world issue with a well balanced gameplay system that just works. Well written and narrated story mixed with an easy to pick up yet hard to master combat system all while seeing nothing more than particle effects on a screen, it’s a reminder that there’s still so much more we can do for those with disabilities.
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Multiplayer.it
Aug 29, 2021
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PS4Blog.net
Feb 21, 2025
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Pure Nintendo
Apr 1, 2024
Developer Fallen Squirrel worked with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) to create The Vale: Shadow of the Crown for blind gamers, but it should appeal to anyone who enjoys a good action adventure. What it lacks in visuals it makes up for with its unique use of familiar RPG elements and its stunning audio presentation. The Vale’s somewhat repetitive gameplay doesn’t outlast its welcome.
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